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Coaching all endurance athletes

Jen has coached endurance athletes full time since 1999. She is a USA Triathlon Level 3 coach, one of only 43 in the country. Every athlete she works with gets a plan built for their goals, their races, and the life they are actually living, delivered through TrainingPeaks whether you train in Chicagoland or anywhere in the world.

Jen Harrison coaching a swimmer at the pool

Coaching in action

Good coaching starts with knowing the athlete. Before Jen writes a single workout, she wants to understand your goals, your history, your schedule, and what a normal week actually looks like for you.

From there she builds an individual plan around your real life, not a template. Your training fits your job, your family, and the race you signed up for. Everything is delivered through TrainingPeaks, so your workouts, data, and feedback all live in one place.

And because life happens, the plan flexes with you. A missed session, a work trip, or a rough week is normal. Jen adjusts as things change so you keep making progress without burning out.

Services

Whatever the distance or the sport, Jen coaches it. Tell her what you are training for and she will build the plan around it.

How coaching works

Four simple steps from first hello to race day.

Step 1

Inquire

Tell Jen your goals and the race you have in mind. She reads every inquiry herself.

Step 2

Consult

A Calendly call to talk through your background, your schedule, and whether she is the right fit.

Step 3

Custom plan

An individual plan built to your races and your life, delivered through TrainingPeaks.

Step 4

Ongoing coaching

Regular feedback and adjustments as your fitness grows and life shifts around you.

What's included

Every athlete gets the same complete support, tailored to their goals.

Individualized training plan

Customized for you. Built from scratch, never a template, and shaped around your goals and history.

TrainingPeaks delivery

Your workouts, data, and notes all live in one place, ready on every device.

High touch

Jen reviews your training and stays in close contact so you always know where you stand.

Race strategy and pacing

A clear plan for how to race your day, from the start line to the finish.

Fueling and nutrition guidance

Practical guidance on how to fuel your training and your races so nothing falls apart late.

JHC community and camps

Group rides, training camps, and a team that shows up for each other on race day.

Questions athletes ask

Do you coach beginners?
Absolutely. Beginners are some of Jen's favorite athletes to coach. If you are new to the sport or coming back after time away, she will meet you exactly where you are and build from there.
Can you help me build confidence as a newer athlete?
Yes. A lot of Jen's athletes start out unsure of themselves. She builds the plan so progress comes in steps you can see, and confidence grows from real work you have actually done.
Do you work with experienced athletes?
Yes. From age-group podiums to Kona and World Championship qualifiers, Jen coaches seasoned athletes chasing the next level, with plans that respect the training history you already bring.
Can you help me if I'm not trying to qualify for a championship?
Of course. Most of Jen's athletes are chasing personal goals, not podiums. A first finish, a PR, or simply staying healthy and consistent are all goals worth building a plan around.
Do you coach masters athletes?
Yes. Jen coaches many masters athletes and understands how training, recovery, and life shift over time. Plans are built to keep you strong, healthy, and racing for years to come.
Do you work with athletes returning from injury or setbacks?
Yes. Jen has guided many athletes back from injury, illness, and time away. She starts where you are today and rebuilds carefully, with patience and a plan that protects the long game.
Do I need to have a specific goal before contacting you?
No. If you are not sure what is next, that is a good place to start. Part of the first conversation is figuring out what you actually want out of the sport.
Which sports and distances do you coach?
Triathlon at every distance from sprint to Ironman, plus running and ultra, cycling, and swimming as single-sport focuses. If you are training for an endurance goal, Jen can coach it.
Where are your athletes located?
Everywhere. Jen coaches athletes across the country and around the world remotely, alongside a strong group of athletes in the Chicagoland area.
Do you coach athletes outside of Chicagoland?
Yes. Most of Jen's athletes train outside Chicagoland. Coaching runs through TrainingPeaks, so you get the same plan, feedback, and support wherever you live.
Can I work with you remotely?
Yes. Remote coaching is the core of how JHC works. Your workouts, data, and Jen's feedback all live in TrainingPeaks and sync to your devices, so distance is never a barrier.
How do you deliver workouts?
All coaching is delivered through TrainingPeaks. Your daily workouts, training data, and Jen's feedback live in one place that syncs to your watch, bike computer, and phone.
How do I get started?
Send an inquiry with your goals and your next race, then book a consult call on Calendly. It is a real conversation about your goals and whether Jen is the right fit, not a sales pitch.

Work with Jen Harrison.

Tell Jen about your goals and your next race. She reads every inquiry herself and usually replies within a day.